Weymouth

Ecosystem Overview

The Weymouth ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quincy nearby has 36% more documented species, Weymouth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 42 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-36% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Somateria spectabilis

king eider

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-36% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-36% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-36% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-36% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+300% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+191% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-35% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Norfolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-36% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-36% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-36% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-36% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+300% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+191% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-35% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

-9% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 42 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Somateria spectabilis

king eider

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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